New Information Collection Request by Department of Commerce
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The Department of Commerce wants to hear from you. They are asking the public for thoughts about a new information collection. This is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Why Is This Important?
They want to make sure that the information they collect is useful. They also want to make it easy to share information without taking up too much time.
What Is the Collection About?
The collection is called the ASKCHIPS Information Collection. This is part of the CHIPS Incentives Program. The program helps with making semiconductors in America.
How Can You Share Your Thoughts?
You have 60 days to share your comments. The deadline is June 1, 2026.
Where To Send Comments?
You can mail your comments to Maureen O’Reilly at the Department of Commerce. The address is 100 Bureau Drive, MS 1710, Gaithersburg, MD 20899.
Or you can send an email. Use the email address [email protected]. Make sure to include “OMB Control Number 0693-0092” in the subject line.
Want More Information?
If you have questions, you can contact Cierra Bean. She works with the CHIPS Program Office. Her email is [email protected]. You can also call at (202) 815-2677.
What Will They Do With The Information?
The CHIPS Program Office will use the information to set up meetings and talks with people who are interested.
What Information Do They Want?
They need contact information, who you want to meet or listen to, and what CHIP topics you want to talk about.
How Can You Submit a Meeting Request?
The best way is through their web portal. The website is https://askchips.chips.gov/. This way, you can send all your information at once. You can also send an email request if you prefer.
How Many People Will Take Part?
They think about 250 people will respond. It will take about 5 minutes to fill out the request.
Public Comments Wanted
The Department also wants comments on how useful the collection is and if it really helps. They want to make the collection better and less time-consuming for everyone.
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